As a soup lover, chowders have always been my favorites! This recipe is a relatively easy and will satisfy all of your friends and family members. Don't forget to prepare the toppings before serving!!
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot at medium heat. Add the onion and a few pinches of salt.
Cook until soft, then add garlic, celery, potatoes.
* Slice kernels off the corn, then use the back of your knife to scrape the juices off of the corn cob and add to the pot. Add the red pepper, celery salt, and paprika, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and stir.
Cook until the potatoes are slightly softened, about 5 minutes, then add sherry vinegar, vegetable broth and coconut milk.
Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 more minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer half the soup to a blender. Blend until creamy then return it back to the pot and stir.
Taste and adjust seasonings and serve with chopped chives.
Notes
*Reserve half corn on the cob for garnishing. Cook it in the soup and remove the piece of corn on the cob before blending the soup. Let the cob cool down and scrape off the cooked kernels. This kernels will be your garnish!
